When was it published?

July 16, 1762 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News July 16, 1762

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

British Merchants, Persia Trade, Bagdad Route, Woollen Cloths, Silk Gums, Nadir Shah Jewels

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

A group of British merchants is preparing woollen cloths, cutlery, and other British products for transport to Persia via Bagdad in Asiatic Turkey, aiming to trade for silk, gums, spices, jewels, and other commodities available there despite recent state distractions, building on Mr. Hanway's prior travels.

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An associated Body of Merchants, in hopes of better Success than Mr. Hanway had in his Travels thro' Russia to Persia, are now preparing Woollen Cloths, Cutlery, and other useful Articles, the Produce of Great Britain, to be carried to Persia by the Way of Bagdad, in Asiatic Turkey, which is about 200 English Miles from Ispahan, where, notwithstanding the late Distractions of State, great Quantities of Silk Gums, Spices, and other valuable Commodities are to be had, besides Jewels, which the late Nadir Shah brought along with him, to a very considerable Amount, from Delhi.

What sub-type of article is it?

Trade Or Commerce Economic

What keywords are associated?

British Merchants Persia Trade Bagdad Route Woollen Cloths Silk Gums Nadir Shah Jewels

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Hanway Nadir Shah

Where did it happen?

Persia

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Persia

Key Persons

Mr. Hanway Nadir Shah

Outcome

hopes of better success in trade; availability of silk, gums, spices, valuable commodities, and jewels from delhi despite state distractions.

Event Details

An associated body of merchants is preparing woollen cloths, cutlery, and other useful British articles to carry to Persia via Bagdad, about 200 English miles from Ispahan, where great quantities of silk, gums, spices, and other valuables are available, including jewels brought by the late Nadir Shah from Delhi, notwithstanding late state distractions.